A.
Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following
terms shall, for the purposes of this code, have the meanings shown
in this article.
B.
Interchangeability. Words stated in the present tense
include the future; words stated in the masculine gender include the
feminine and neuter; the singular number includes the plural and the
plural the singular.
C.
Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this chapter and are defined in the building, plumbing or mechanical codes listed in Article VIII, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.
D.
Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through
the methods authorized by this section, such terms shall have ordinarily
accepted meanings such as the context implies.
E.
Parts. Whenever the words "dwelling unit," "dwelling,"
"premises," "building," "rooming house," "rooming unit" or "story"
are stated in this chapter, they shall be construed as though they
were followed by the words "or any part thereof."
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Approved by the Code Official.
See § 186-14.
See § 186-26.
Any structure occupied or intended for supporting or sheltering
any occupancy.
The building code officially adopted by the legislative body
of this jurisdiction, or other such codes officially designated by
the legislative body of this jurisdiction for the regulation of construction,
alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, location, occupancy
and maintenance of buildings and structures.
The official who is charged with the administration and enforcement
of this chapter or any duly authorized representative.
To adjudge unfit for occupancy.
All the written, graphic and pictorial documents prepared
or assembled for describing the design, location and physical characteristics
of the elements of the project necessary for obtaining a building
permit. The construction drawings shall be drawn to an appropriate
scale.
See § 186-11E.
A space in a building where group sleeping accommodations
are provided in one room, or in a series of closely associated rooms,
for persons not members of the same family group.
A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities
for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
HOTEL Any building containing six or more guest rooms, intended or designed to be occupied, or which are rented or hired out to be occupied, for sleeping purposes by guests
ONE-FAMILY DWELLING A building containing one dwelling unit with not more than five lodgers or boarders.
ROOMING HOUSE A building arranged or occupied for lodging, with or without meals, for compensation and not occupied as a one-family dwelling or a two-family dwelling.
ROOMING UNIT Any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit occupied or intended to be occupied for sleeping or living, but not for cooking purposes.
TWO-FAMILY DWELLING A building containing two dwelling units with not more than five lodgers or boarders per family.
See § 186-14.
See § 186-14.
An individual or married couple and the children thereof
with not more than two other persons related directly to the individual
or married couple by blood or marriage; or a group of not more than
five unrelated persons, living together as a single housekeeping unit
in a dwelling unit.
See § 186-14.
See § 186-21.
See § 186-14.
An identification applied on a product by an approved agency
containing the name of the manufacturer, the function and performance
characteristics, and the name and identification of an approved agency
which indicates that the product or material has been inspected and
evaluated by an approved agency.
An identification applied on a product by the manufacturer which contains the name of the manufacturer, the function and performance characteristics of the product or material, and the name and identification of an approved agency and which indicates that the representative sample of the product or material has been tested and evaluated by an approved agency. (See Section 1704.0 of the building code listed in Article VIII, and also "mark," "Manufacturer's designation" and "Inspection certificate.")
See § 186-14.
An identification applied on a product by the manufacturer
indicating that a product or material complies with a specified standard
or set of rules. (See also "mark," "label," and "inspection certificate.")
An identification applied on a product by the manufacturer
indicating the name of the manufacturer and the function of a product
or material. (See also "manufacturer's designation," "label" and "inspection
certificate.")
The purpose for which a building or portion thereof is utilized
or occupied.
See § 186-14.
See § 186-21.
See § 186-14.
See § 186-14.
See § 186-14.
See § 186-26.
See § 186-26.
See § 186-14.
See § 186-14.
An architect or engineer registered or licensed to practice
professional architecture or engineering, as defined by the statutory
requirements of the professional registration laws of the state in
which the project is to be constructed.
See § 186-14.
That which is built or constructed or a portion thereof.
See § 186-14.
See § 186-26.
See § 186-21.
Executed in a skilled manner; e.g., generally plumb, level,
square, in line, undamaged, and without marring adjacent work.
See § 186-14.
